Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

Vision Loss Services

Provides direct support services to blind or deaf-blind people to help them live as independently as possible

Description

Blind or visually impaired support services involve direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind, or those with low vision. Program focuses on teaching Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment.

Additional Information

National facility which provides evaluation, independent living skills and mobility training, short-term comprehensive vocational rehabilitation and assistance with jobs and residential placement for Americans who are deaf-blind.

Resources available for the deaf and blind include:

  • Equipment distribution program
  • Technical assistance
  • Peer learning groups through Zoom
  • Evaluation and training (one day or half day) at their headquarters with experts in assistive technology, vocational services, communication, orientation, mobility and independent living.
  • Programs and services offered locally (short term training)
  • Information on combined vision and hearing loss
  • Senior Adult Services for people age 55+
  • Confident Living Program: On the Road for people over 55
  • Support services

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Statewide
  • Specialization
    • Blind or visually impaired
    • Deaf or hard-of-hearing

Location

2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul, MN, 55114

Area Served

Statewide (as well as Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin)

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 516-497-1415
  • Video: 612-428-3194

Email

jfilek@helenkeller.org

Websites

Other Locations

Last Update

11/21/2024